Markets · Commodity markets, August 19

A weaker dollar drove a broad advance across risk assets today

Wednesday, August 19, 2026. From GEO's evening brief, after the close.

The dollar index fell 0.87%, and precious metals led, with gold up 2.82% to $4,545.30/oz and platinum jumping 4.42% to $1,810.50/oz. Grains rallied in tandem as corn settled at 498.00¢/bu, up 2.05%, and wheat rose 2.37% to 680.25¢/bu on Pro Farmer tour results below last year's yields. Crude firmed, with WTI up 1.05% to $85.83/bbl.

Written with AI from public sources, checked by code, reviewed by GEO. Not investment advice.